Sister-in-law
Neha went to her mother's house that day because
her children were already gone to picnic.Now a days she was finding it
hard to visit her mother.She was busy in her own family.Two children and
her husband were taking all her time.But yesterday when her mother
phoned her.She could clearly heard that her mother was really upset
about something.Normally Neha didn't interfere in her mother's house
because she always respected her brother's privacy.But when her mother
complained against her sister-in-law.Some times she felt that some of
the parts might be true.So she decided to visit her mother today.After
all her mother was one of her concern.She was also responsible for her
mother.As soon as she entered in the house,she could see clear dislike
in her sister-in-law's eyes.Sonia her sister-in-law opened door.But
after opening the door she immediately went in kitchen.Sonia was not
even interested in saying "Hallo" to Neha.Neha was very hurt because of
Sonia's this kind of behavior after all she never insulted her.But from
the beginning she always tried to act nice with her.Even when her mother
insisted that Sonia was not treating her properly.She didn't act
aggressively.She just tried to convince her mother that she was
overreacting on small things.But one day when her mother asked Sonia to
bring tea for Neha.Sonia angrily began claiming that her mother thought
that Sonia was her servant and Sonia said straightly she was not going
to make the tea.Her mother started crying and Neha told her mother that
she could make a nice tea for both.But after that Neha slowly started
looking in the matter.Today she decided that she talked to Sonia face to
face so that matter would be solved.But before doing it she wanted
Sonia to at least look at her.But since Sonia showed no such interest
she went in mother's room.
Her mother was quietly
sleeping on her bed.Neha"Mom how are you?"After hearing Neha's voice her
mother turned around.She just looked at her sadly.Mom"You know now a
days my health is not that good as it use to be.""Don't worry Mom.You
will be okay.It is just because of old age.""So you also have join with
Sonia.""What?!!I don't even talk with her.Don't you know that she just
hate me."After hearing this her mother suddenly laughed.Mom"Of
course.How do I forget it?She didn't even offer you a tea.Do you want a
tea I will make it for you.""No mom.It's okay.Now just relax and tell
me.What happened?""That Sonia is not taking me to proper doctor.""Then I
will take you to a doctor.What happened to you?"Her mother showed her
hand.Mom's hand was red because of rash and blue veins could be clearly
seen through her skin.That look of hand was very scary.Mom"Don't you
think this is because of cancer.""What?Who told you that?""I saw it on
Internet.""Mom may be it is a normal rash?""No!!I have feeling that I am
seriously sick.Sonia wanted to hide it from me.""But why did she hide
it?""May be she don't want to spend money on me?"After hearing this Neha
was fully convinced that Sonia was intentionally ignoring her mom.Now
Neha decided that instead of telling her brother and arguing with
him.She will just take her mom with her for some days and then she would
find a good doctor for her.She took a decision and went in to kitchen.
Sonia was cooking food.Neha wanted to talk to her.But she didn't want
an argument with her.Neha just posed for sometime then she started to
talk.Neha"Sonia I was thinking that I shall take Mom with me for some
days.It will be a change for her."After hearing this Sonia looked more
angry.But she didn't comment further she just gave a angry look and said
"As you wish.""Sonia why are you so upset?""I am tired of this work.I
have to tolerate everything and on the end of the day what did I
received ?A criticism!!""Who criticized you?""Who else your mom?everyday
my day began with her criticism.Your brother didn't came home on time. I
was the one who should be blamed.If anything went wrong just blame it
on me.I am telling you nothing is wrong with Mom's health.It's just went
in her head that she is sick.I took her to doctors.But she don't
believe me.Last time she insulted doctor before me by saying that he was
telling lies to save my money.Can you believe it?that doctor was my
Papa's good friend.He was very angry with me.He was not even attending
Papa's phones.Now do you understand how your mom behave with me?because
of her my father lost his best friend."After saying this Sonia literally
dumped the pot.Neha"You can't blame everything on my mom.If mom was
thinking in wrong way it's just because of her health.You know mom for
many years.After marriage have you received any troubles from my mom
until now."Sonia"But that doesn't mean that she shall have to give me
all troubles to compensate.""Sonia?!! why don't you understand?she isn't
doing anything intentionally.She is sick.""You said that you are going
to take your mom.I think it's good idea.If you share money,I think you
must share responsibility also.I think when you take mom with you.You
shall have to keep her with you for at least some days.Don't bring her
back in one or two days."Neha was very hurt after hearing this.She
wanted to tell Sonia that she would keep her mom with her for whole
life.But she was fully aware that she couldn't do it.Just feelings were
not enough.Money was also a necessary factor.Neha's husband's earnings
were good.But their house was too small.Just one room kitchen.They were
planning to buy a big house.But it was not easy especially with two
children.Their expenses were increasing day by day."Just big heart is
not enough."Neha said it to herself.But Sonia heard her
sentence.Sonia"Money problems?Each house has the same brick.You have to
understand Neha.We are not a rich people.We can't afford a specialist
everyday to fulfil mom's vim.If there was any sickness.I can spend any
amount of money to keep her healthy.After all she is also my mom.But she
is not sick.A rash due to too much dryness of skin is not sickness.It
happens in old age.Mom has to accept it.If you wish,you can go to any
doctor.He will tell you the same thing."When Neha didn't say anything
Sonia was happy.Finally she had won against Neha.Neha looked sadly at
Sonia.From the beginning Sonia always treated her in laws in bad way.She
always wanted to live independently.Many times she expressed her
feelings.But Neha's brother never supported her.He wanted to stay with
his parents.But Sonia never left an opportunity to show that she didn't
want to stay with them.Since Neha's father's death quarrels between
Sonia and Neha's mother had become common.Neha couldn't keep her mom for
all her life.But she would keep her at least for some days.Neha"I will
take mom with me.I will come with Samir to take mom.""Very good."After
saying this Sonia smiled happily and inside her heart Neha decided that
she would find some way to adjust with things.
At
night she told Samir.He was quite willing to bring her mom.Her children
were on top of a mountain.When they finally brought her mom.Everyone
welcomed her.Slowly her mom was adjusted in her house as if she was
always a member of their house.She even didn't mentioned her rash.But
after some days her brother came to her home and he insisted on taking
mom with him.Finally mom went with him.After all place was a big problem
for Neha so she couldn't force mom to stay with her.But she told her
brother about her appointment with doctor.
Suddenly
one day her mom called her.Mom"Neha,I am suffering from skin
cancer.""What?!who told you this?Did you went to another doctor with
Sonia?""No.She didn't care about me.Now a days her son Punit is also
following her foot steps.He just want to play with his friends.Doesn't
care about his grandmother.""Mom,he is a grown up boy now.He will love
to play with friends.""But your daughter Nita she just love me.""Mom she
is a girl.Girls are different than boys.Anyway today we are going to
visit a doctor so don't jump on conclusions before that.""Neha, it's
skin cancer I read about it on internet.""Why the hell you did it?I told
you that we are going to doctor today.""I was just curious because I
read it in newspaper.""What?Did you gathering information about it?"Now
mom didn't said anything.But Neha had guessed answer was"yes."
That day when Neha took her mom to the doctor.She was literally
sweating.But when Doctor told her,her mom was fine.Her breathing became
normal.But she was shocked,when she heard her mom.Mom"There is no need
to hide it from me.I will accept the truth.I know that I have cancer and
I will accept it.""No madam.You are fine.It is happening because of old
age.It is very common."Neha"Mom Doctor is right.Now you can relax."Neha
saw a anger in mom's eyes.Mom"Will you stop lying to me?"After that she
banged her hands on the desk.She started arguing with doctor.Neha was
shocked to see her mom like this.Her mom finally left the room.Before
going out she told Neha to make final payment to doctor.Now Neha could
clearly see the embarrassment Sonia mentioned.
Neha"Doctor I am very sorry about this.I just don't understand what's
wrong with my mom?She never acted like that in her whole life.""I think
she need a psychiatrist.""What?""I am giving you the card.Go there and
your mom will be cured."Neha"But how do I convince her?""That will be a
hardest task."Then Neha first mentioned it to Sonia."Actually my doctor
said the same thing.""Then why don't you tell me?""I thought that you
will think that I just want to mom in Asylum.""I never think anything
like that about you.""But your brother have thought like that.""What I
will talk to him?"After that Sonia hugged Neha and started crying.After
that Neha decided to tell her brother to take mom to doctor with
him.They went to many doctor.But there was no results.Finally Sonia and
Neha joined their forces and convinced mom to go to a psychiatrist.
At first her mom was very upset.But after entering in the
doctor's room.Doctor made her comfortable.She was very much willing to
talk to him alone.Then he called just Sonia and Neha in his
room.Doctor"Your mom is suffering from Somatoform Disorder also known
as Hypochondriasis believe or fear that they have a serious
illness,when in fact they are merely experiencing normal bodily
reactions.I think it is happening due to depression.After your father's
death she started feeling left out.As per my opinion Sonia,your and your
mother-in-law's relation are not good.I want make it clear that I am
not blaming anyone for anything.But I think Sonia shall have to engage
her in something.""But what?"Neha"Mom love drawing."Doctor"That's it.You
shall have to give her some canvas."Sonia liked this idea.Sonia"I can
also arrange an exhibition for her."For first time Sonia smiled at
Neha.They decided to start a new relationship with help of doctor they
cleared their differences.Slowly mom started getting involved in drawing
and slowly she forgot about rash.Now days Sonia had to remind mom to
use moisturizing cream to stop the rash.One day when Neha came there she
thanked Sonia for her dedication towards mom.Sonia said"There is no
word called thanks between sisters and you are no longer my
sister-in-law.You are my sister."And then she offered Neha a plate to
cut vegetables for dinner.Then they both started laughing slowly every
person in the house started laughing.After all laughing is just like a
virus,it spread quickly.
The End
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